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Bedroom Real Estate: How This Unique Rental Strategy Earns $50,000 a Month

Release Date: 07/04/2025

Bedroom Real Estate: How This Unique Rental Strategy Earns $50,000 a Month

Money Tree Investing

Ryan Chaw shares his bedroom real estate rental property strategy. As a pharmacist-turned-real estate investor Ryan shares how he built a successful portfolio of 14 rental properties generating $50,000/month in income by renting out homes by the bedroom to students and professionals near college campuses. Now financially free, he spends his time coaching others and maintaining a disciplined approach to growth while avoiding low-quality competition and preserving strong tenant relationships. Today we discuss... Ryan Chaw transitioned from a pharmacist to a real estate investor inspired...

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Ryan Chaw transitioned from a pharmacist to a real estate investor inspired by his grandfather’s success in Bay Area real estate.
He began investing in 2016 with a $262,000 property in Stockton, California, renting it by the bedroom to maximize cash flow.
His strategy involves converting 3-bedroom homes into 5- or 6-bedroom rentals and leasing them to students and professionals.
Ryan now owns 14 rental properties generating $50,000 per month in income and has fully replaced his pharmacist salary.
Most of his tenants come from word-of-mouth referrals, especially from student communities at nearby colleges.
Properties that would rent for $1,500–$2,200 annually generate $4,000+ per month when rented by the room.
Competition in his niche is limited and often low quality, with few landlords offering the same level of service.
Ryan sees consistent long-term demand with students signing multi-year leases and bringing in future tenants.
Ryan targets neighborhoods favored by graduate students and healthcare professionals by researching Reddit forums for off-campus housing recommendations.
He rents to both students and healthcare workers, often securing two-year leases from medical residents and fellows.
He continues to acquire at least one new property per year and currently owns 14 rentals.
He recommends keeping $7,000 to $10,000 per property in reserves to cover unexpected maintenance like HVAC or roof issues.
He clusters tenants by category (e.g., pharmacy students, dental students, healthcare workers) to foster a sense of community.
His four key success factors for student rentals are proximity to campus, neighborhood safety, affordability, and tenant community.
Ryan uses VAs to triage maintenance requests and relies on a vetted contractor network to address issues within 24 to 48 hours.

Today's Panelists:

Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth
Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance
Douglas Heagren | Pro College Planners

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